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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Vehicles with rear height cont rol air suspension: Turn off the
height control. ( P. 320)
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 684)
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Spare tire
Jack
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1Insert the jack handle extension
into the lowering socket.Lower
Raise
Place a rag under the jack handle
extension to protect the bumper.
Lower the spare tire completely to
the ground.
If the spare tire becomes caught on the suspension components, raise the
tire, pull it towards the rear of the vehicle, and begin lowering it again. Pull out the spare tire and remove
the holding bracket.
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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle sud-
denly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Be sure to turn off the rear height co ntrol air suspension and stop the engine.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greate r than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely using a Phillips-head screwdriver, to pre-
vent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.
●To avoid damaging the suspension system, make sure that the spare tire does not
interfere with the suspension components when stowed.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tire s or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid seal ants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as so on as possible. Make sure to replace the
tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 6 3 7 )

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without rear height control air suspension
*3: Vehicles with rear height control air suspension
*4: Vehicles without an antenna and roof rails
*5: Vehicles without an antenna and with roof rails
*6: Vehicles with an antenna
Overall length189.2 in. (4805 mm)
Overall width74.2 in. (1885 mm)
Overall height*1
72.0 in. (1830 mm)*2,4
71.7 in. (1820 mm)*3,4
72.6 in. (1845 mm)*2,5
72.2 in. (1835 mm)*3,5
74.2 in. (1885 mm)*2,6
73.8 in. (1875 mm)*3,6
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Tr e a dFront62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Rear62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
With third seat
Without third seat1315 lb. (595 kg)*2
1280 lb. (580 kg)*3
1525 lb. (690 kg)
Towing capacity6500 lb. (2948 kg)

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WDFour Wheel Drive
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift control
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AV SAdaptive Variable Suspension System
CRSChild Restraint System
DACDownhill Assist Control system
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
EFIElectric Fuel Injection
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GCWRGross Combination Weight Rating
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HIHigh

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Abbreviation list
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I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
KDSSKinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LDALane Departure Alert
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LOLow
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
NNormal
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
RDSRadio Data System
RSCARoll Sensing of Curtain Shield Airbag
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CFront automatic air conditioning system
*...............................................398
Rear automatic air conditioning system
*................................................. 413
ABS.............................................................339
Active traction control........................340
Adaptive front lighting system ........ 227
Adaptive variable suspension system.....................................................325
AFS ............................................................. 227
Air conditioning filter ......................... 650
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ...................... 650
Front automatic air conditioning system
*...............................................398
Rear automatic air conditioning system
*................................................. 413
Airbags Airbag deployment conditions............................................ 130
Airbag precautions for your child.........................................................136
Airbag warning light ........................695
Front passenger occupant classification system........................ 143
General airbag precautions ..........135
Locations of airbags........................... 126
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 140
Proper driving po sture ..................... 124
Side airbag precautions ................... 137
Side and curtain shield airbags deployment conditions ...................131
Side and curtain shield airbag precautions ........................................ 138
SRS airbags ............................................ 126 Alarm ............................................................ 121
Antenna .................................................... 426
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 339
Armrest .................................................... 560
Assist grips .............................................. 562
Audio input.............................................. 465
Audio system
Antenna...................................................426
Audio input........................................... 465
AUX port .............................................. 465
CD player/changer ..........................429
iPod .......................................................... 446
MP3/WMA disc................................437
Optimal use ......................................... 463
Portable music player ..................... 465
Radio ......................................................... 421
Steering wheel audio switch........ 466
USB memory ...................................... 454
Audio/video remote controls
*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 650
Front automatic air conditioning system
*.............................................. 398
Rear automatic air conditioning system
*................................................ 413
Automatic light control system....... 223
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ...................190
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................................... 742
S mode ..................................................... 193
AUX port
*.............................................. 465
Auxiliary box ...............................539, 567
AVS............................................................ 325
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